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Flow of Today
Assumptions
Reality check-points
More and less of in our ministries
Mistakes
Structure and Practical Steps
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A Few Assumptions
“Faithfulness” in ministry must include holding people to the standards of scripture • In discipleship of other people • In individual Christ-like character
…as we approach our conversation today
Faith convictions are cultivated in, with and by relational connections • The power of relational influence is huge • Content has impact, but not as much as personal connection
An understanding of the gospel leads us to focusing on other people •The example and teachings of Jesus •The example and teachings of Paul
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Reality Check Points
Assimilation from ministry-to-ministry tends to be weak in church contexts •We lose some kids at every transition point •Contributor: leaders viewing their ministry as an end •Contributor: lack of communication/trust/relationship between leaders •Contributor: lack of cohesive team strategy •Contributor: lack of qualitative evaluation/focus and follow through
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Reality Check Points…and matters of the heart
Attrition doesn’t only happen in transitions •We can most accurately see The Slow Fade in high school ministries •Contributor: when only quantitative evaluations occur •Contributor: program and calendar event ministries vs. people driven
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We Need To See More Of…
Strategic discussion about specific students and who they can connect with •That can help develop their individual Christ-like character •That can step up and disciple them, personally
Qualitative measurements •Consistency and frequency of conversation with a leader •Kids pursuit of that leader – questions, invitations, etc.
Accountability in and after times of transitions •For youth/small group leaders to follow through and hand-off •Identify students that do not have ongoing connection and pursue them
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We Need To See Less…
Focus on spiritual routines and disciplines • Sensitive to distinguishing between behavior management and genuine faith • We must recognize spiritual discipline as a byproduct of faith
Focus on gaining more information • Spiritual maturity is not defined by how much knowledge we possess • Relationships should lead to content, not vice versa
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Common Mistakes When Starting…
Leaders try to operate outside of their gift mix
Focus more on the program than the people
Dump a bunch of resources into it
Start moving with no direction in mind
Try to start where other ministries have grown to
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The New In-‐Betweeners
18-‐25 year olds are in-‐between at least 4 areas:
•Themselves •Life Direction •Convictions •Church Structures
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0-18 Parents18-30
Churches address these areas
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0-18 Parents18-30
!Create service geared
toward this entire age-range
Solution That Isn’t A “Solution”
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4 Concerns With This Approach…
Can be a façade of connection
Can actually separate generational gaps
Can inherently preach disunity
Has teaching difficulties
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Role of a College-‐age Ministry
Adult life18-25College-‐age stage
Student life
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Adult lifeCollege
Assimilation Ministries
JH/HSChildren 5th/6th
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0-18Older
Believers18-25
2 Timothy 2:2 / Titus 2 PrincipleType to enter text
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Clearly Defining Success
Quality of relationships cultivated with older believers
How we help them in/through unique age-‐stage issues
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5 Age-stage Issues
Intimacy
Identity
Meaning
Pleasure
Truth
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5th Year Leader Approach
HS
Adult
Student
College
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0-18Older
Believers18-25
2 Timothy 2:2 / Titus 2 / Matt. 28 Principle
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Non-Mentor Mentor:
A maturing adult who allows a younger person to see and experience their life
!Cf. Matthew 28:18-20
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Role of Relationships
Mid- Adolescence
…for cultivating inter-generational relationships
Late Adolescence
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Adjusts for Generational Value Differences:
Non-mentor Mentorship
From Information to Imparting Wisdom
From Fixing to Mutual Fascination
From Teaching to Mutual Transformation
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Provides a sense of belonging, not just acceptance
Non-mentor Mentorship
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Key Point:
If we don’t have a sense of belonging in the Church, we lose our identity in the world.
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Relaxed and Older
Ask good questions / are learners, encouragers
Heart for people, not accomplishments
Connected to the life of the church
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Biblically sound
Have a solid marriage
Are who they are and are vulnerable
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Clearly Defining “Success”:
Frequency and consistency of time together
Younger person looks to them for spiritual direction
Younger person knows where the dishes are in their kitchen
Younger person seeks advice in every day life circumstances
4 things that show a quality of relationship:
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Overcoming Obstacles
Distance between generations • be the bridge relationally versus programmatically
Intimidation of older believers • be a model to a relationship
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Overcoming Obstacles
Younger not seeing the value • be in tune with everyday circumstances
Older separating due to not approving of certain behavior • view as a missionary – and be flexible/humble
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Sustaining A College Ministry
Focus on Goal: Maturity In Christ
You can’t get here without connection to the body
Ephesians 4:11-‐16
Romans 12:3-‐8
1 Corinthians 12:4-‐31
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Sustaining A College Ministry
Focus on Means: Assimilation
Constantly communicate role of ministry
With senior pastor - will help for your evaluation
With older believers
With college-age people
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Sustaining A College Ministry
Focus on Means: Assimilation
Explore avenues for life connection
Home gatherings
Justice/service projects
RetreatsMentorship
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Defining Our Job Description
Personally disciple 2-‐4 people
Cultivate a heart in older believers for discipleship
Create bridges for inter-generational connection
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Defining Our Job Description
Provide direction and training for mentors
Create and lead a gathering point
Join in with what God is already doing on campus
Communicate the role of college ministry
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First 90 Days Starting…
Clearly articulate the role of the ministry
Address any hesitations leadership has
Meet with as many people as possible
Immediately become a student of the people
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First 90 Days Starting…
Find 1-3 students and 1-3 older adults to invest in
Look for a window of involvement
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